New Releases by Smriti Prasadam-Halls

Graceful and serene, intelligent and social, the whale is a wonder of the deep blue sea. And yet, whales rely on air to breathe - they are mammals, just like us. With breathtaking text, Smriti Prasadam-Halls explores the migrations, songs and family life of these mysterious creatures, revealing astonishing facts you''ve never heard before. Wildlife illustrator Jonathan Woodward brings the marine world to life with stunning papercut collage artwork. This is the perfect non-fiction picture book to read at bedtime. Also available in this series: The Ways of the Wolf

WINNER of the English 7-11 Best Non-fiction Picture Book Award. Shortlisted for the SLA Awards 2018! The wolf stalks the wilderness and our own imaginations. Uncover its mysteries in this beautifully written non-fiction picture book. Majestic and fierce, proud and strong, the wolf has always been a source of fascination - and fear. It remains one of the most misunderstood of all creatures, frequently cast as our mortal enemy. The truth is that wolves and humans are more closely connected than we dare to admit. With beautifully lyrical language, Smriti Prasadam-Halls explores the lightning speed, echoing howl and family life of these mysterious animals, revealing astonishing facts and overturning misconceptions as she does so. Wildlife illustrator Jonathan Woodward brings the creatures to life with breathtaking papercut collage artwork. This is non-fiction storytelling at its very finest. The Ways of the Wolf has been endorsed by the UK Wolf Conservation Trust. IN THE SAME SERIES: The World of the Whale.

Dog and puppy, horse and foal, tiger and cub... Lift the flaps as you explore and discover animal families in your world.

Lift the flaps to find the matching pairs in this fun novelty series that''s all about habitats! This book has seven die-cut flaps on every spread for little ones to lift to find the matching pairs and spot the odd one out. Lift stones to find turtles, seaweed to find seahorses and shells to find crabs, then answer a simple counting question. The first two books in the series are Underwater and In the Wild. Printed on sturdy card, perfect for little hands, these books provide enjoyment while out and about or at home, as well as teaching important recognition and memory skills.

Lift the flaps to find the matching pairs in this fun novelty series that''s all about habitats! This book has seven die-cut flaps on every spread for little ones to lift to find the matching pairs, and spot the odd one out. Lift stones to find snails, grass to find ladybugs and lettuce leaves to find caterpillars, then answer a simple counting question and spot the odd one out. The first two books in the series are Underwater and In the Wild. Printed on sturdy card, perfect for little hands, these books provide enjoyment while out and about or at home, as well as teaching important recognition and memory skills.

"Cuando quieres a alguien, quieres que todo el mundo lo sepa. En los buenos y en los malos momentos, con lluvia o sol, el cariño es incondicional. El texto lírico de Smriti Prasadam-Halls combina perfectamente con las lúcidas y emocionantes ilustraciones de Alison Brown. Un libro hermoso y perfecto para compartir en la hora del cuento, a la hora de acostarse o en cualquier otro momento, con alguien a quien quieres mucho."--Casadellibro.

From the author of the bestselling I Love You Night and Day comes a gorgeous rhymed celebration of love, family, and lots of kisses, now perfectly packaged as a padded board book. Every day has its ups and downs Sometimes you giggle, sometimes you frown. But the thing to remember, the secret, is this . . . Everything feels better with the help of a KISS. There are go-to-sleep kisses, I''m-sorry kisses, I-love-you kisses, and more. For every time of day there''s a kiss to go with it, and whether you''re big or small, young or old, it always makes you feel better. So the next time you see someone you love, just remember . . . a kiss is the very best gift of all! A tender expression of love, Kiss It Better is the perfect gift for every parent and child who love Nancy Tillman and Marianne Richmond.

Chaque jour t''apporte ses joies et ses petits ennuis, parfois tu boudes, parfois tu ris. Mais rappelle-toi ceci : le secret, c''est... un bisou, ça change tout ! Plein de tendresse et de finesse, "Un bisou, ça change tout !" est un album si réconfortant qu''on a envie de se blottir au creux de ses pages !

Je t''aime le jour, je t''aime la nuit, de tout mon cœur, à l''infini... La plus tendre des déclarations d''amour, pour tous les grands et les petits. Un message très tendre pour un moment de partage.

The perfect board book for all little pirates!

"Toujours là pour toi", une promesse tellement rassurante pour les tout-petits. Lorsque tu as peur, je suis là pour toi... Lorsque tu es triste, je suis là pour toi... Mais je suis là aussi près de toi, lorsque tu dors, pour veiller sur toi... Et lorsque tu pars à l''aventure, je t''accompagne avec joie !

From the team behind the bestselling I Love You Night and Day comes another beautifully illustrated picture book about the unconditional love between a parent and child. When you love someone, you stand by them no matter what happens. In good times . . . When you''re excited, the world joins with you, You bounce all about--look, I''m bouncing, too! In bad times . . . When you are sad and troubled with fears, I hold you close and dry all your tears. And all the times in between. When you are high and when you are low, I''ll be holding your hand . . . and I''ll never let go. Share this beautiful celebration of unconditional love with someone special in your life.

After finding two abandoned presents, Santa Baby and Roo embark on a race against time to deliver the gifts. But as they speed across the skies, they come across a few ... distractions. Well, Santa''s job isn''t as easy as it looks! And after a slight mis-hap involving their sleigh and a chimney, Santa Baby realises just how much he needs his dad. Luckily, Santa is just two jingles away, and the journey back home is the most magical of all ... ... Roo and Santa baby felt a tingling in their toes, they held their breath and gave a squeak as up, up, up they rose. Then suddenly they took a dive and with one great big swoop ... Roo and Santa Baby did a GIANT LOOP-THE-LOOP!

Woo hoo hoots the owl--but who is he woo-ing to? To the animals, to the town, to the sun, to the moon, to the child going to sleep. To YOU! Children can fly with little owl through his busy day in this irresistible, charmingly illustrated bedtime book. Filled with catchy, rhythmic rhyme, it''s the perfect read-aloud.

I''m a giant monster, with sharp, sharp claws. I''ve got big, spiky teeth and loud, loud roars. Which is why I say, to everyone I meet . . . CALL ME SCARY . . . DON''T CALL ME SWEET! Everyone thinks that little monsters are cute and cuddly, but this monster''s grumpy and grouchy. Honest! He does REAL monster stuff, like stomping around and eating squishy, squelchy food like bug eye stew. He''s brave, too - he''s not scared of ANYTHING. Not even big, hairy ogres . . . . . . Wait, is that a big, hairy ogre? HELP! Brilliantly read by Lenny Henry. Please note that audio is not supported by all devices, please consult your user manual for confirmation.

I love you wild, I love you loud. I shout it out and I feel proud. I love you night, I love you day. In every moment come what may. The pages in this fabulously warm and reassuring picture book are bursting with exuberance, warmth and humour. A celebration of love – it''s the perfect present to give to the one you love, and offers a heartfelt and affirming message of unconditional love that is pitched just right for little ones. This is a picture book that will be read again and again, and treasured for years to come. Brilliantly read by Claire Skinner. Please note that audio is not supported by all devices, please consult your user manual for confirmation.

All is quiet and calm on Noah''s Ark... until Major Trump''s pants disappear! Where can they be? There must be an an UNDERPANTS SNATCHER on board! Can Major Trump and Noah solve the missing pants mystery? ''Hilarious... this cheeky storyline will give rise to plenty of giggles and the fun, rhyming text flows elegantly.'' Junior